Education Authority Resource Pack

This is a resource pack for families in relation to staying safe physically but also emotionally and mentally at this time using the Health and Social Care Take 5 framework. The newsletter is packed with lots of suggestions linked to the five steps of wellbeing – Give, Be Active, Connect, Keep Learning, Take Notice. We would love to hear your feedback, if you want to share pictures of activities completed from the newsletter or make suggestions please email us at: primarybsp.enquiries@eani.org.uk   Yes    
EOTAS Support for Young People

EA’s Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) team provides educational provision and support to children and young people who cannot otherwise access appropriate provision, helping them overcome barriers to learning. Check out this EOTAS booklet which provides information and resources that are useful to all young people and families.

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Hungry Little Minds

https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/

Simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five

Yes      
Studyladder

https://www.studyladder.co.uk/

Mathematics, English, Science and more! A comprehensive program of online educational activities for students aged 4 to 12, mapped to the curriculum.

Yes
TedED
https://ed.ted.comHigh-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis, paired with questions and resources.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesizeA wide range of educational materials.
Yes Yes Yes
CCEA
www.ccea.org.ukResources for all Key Stages including Post-16 and Special Educational Needs & Inclusion.
Yes Yes Yes
Seneca
https://www.senecalearning.com
1000+ KS2, KS3, GCSE & A Level courses based on exam board specifications.
Yes Yes Yes
Openlearn
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
Yes Yes
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
A great platform for learning – online games, resources and competitions too.  It’s aimed at primary aged children, covering a range of subjects – History, Science, Geography, English, Maths, Art & Design and PSHE.
Yes
Duolingo
https://www.duolingo.com
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Yes Yes Yes
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos covering all topics, with a special focus on STEAM—sciencetechnologyengineeringart, and maths.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Crash Course
https://thecrashcourse.com
You Tube videos on many subjects.
Yes
Crash Course Kids
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
Science for a younger audience.
Yes
iDEA Awards
https://idea.org.uk
Digital enterprise award scheme helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free.
Yes Yes
Paw Print Badges
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors.
Yes Yes Yes
Blue Peter Badges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
Yes Yes
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
Yes Yes
Nature Detectives
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/nature-detectives/
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Toy Theater
https://toytheater.com/
Educational interactive games.
Yes Yes
Twinkl
https://www.twinkl.co.uk
They are offering a month’s free membership and there’s also free Home Learning Packs for Early Years, KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE and SEND to download for FREE.
Yes Yes Yes
Read & Write
https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/products/read-write/
Yes Yes
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age they offer activities for reading, English, Maths and interactive games.
Yes
Big History Project
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi-disciplinary activities.
Yes
Geography Games
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
Yes Yes
RISE NI
Advice and resources to help you and your child understand and cope with the Covid-19 outbreak.
Yes Yes    
Children and Young People Strategic Partnership Newsletter

Newsletter providing advice, links and resources for families during Covid19

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MATHS/NUMERACY

Resources Table
Pre-school Primary Post primary Post 16
Maths Tutor
www.gcsemathstutor.comSuitable for GCSE Maths.
Yes
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages, also covers other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it’s mostly common material.
Yes Yes

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Resources Table
Pre-school Primary Post primary Post 16
Blockly
https://blockly.games
Learn computer programming skills – fun and free.
Yes
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming.
Yes Yes Yes
Tinkercad
https://www.tinkercad.com
Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.
Yes Yes Yes

SCIENCE

Resources Table
Pre-school Primary Post primary Post 16
Mystery Science
https://mysteryscience.com
Free science lessons.
Yes
Crest Awards
https://www.crestawards.org
Science awards you can complete from home.
Yes Yes Yes

ENGLISH/LITERACY

Resources Table
Pre-school Primary school Post primary Post 16
British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning
Yes Yes Yes
Libraries NI
https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Pages/default.aspxVisit the Libraries NI website any time and you will have access to their online services including eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines​​.
Yes Yes Yes Yes

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Resources Table
Pre-school Primary Post primary Post 16
Red Ted Art
https://www.redtedart.com
Easy arts and crafts for little ones.
Yes Yes
The Imagination Tree
https://theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.